Can the software be updated? Can the maps be updated?
19048
this is the worst piece of crap i ever purchased. cannot even get it out of the foreign language. so that is money i throwed away. when it came it was broke-had to call to get correct part and it still did not work. i will never order anything else like this. lou sievers, lsievers@elmore.rr.com
1086162
My subscription ran out this spring so if the areas I saved were updated I didn't notice an improvement. I can still view maps I had saved during my subscription. The quality isn't as good as googlemaps.com but considering the price I paid I felt they were worth it. It does make things better than looking at a plan topo map.
2035686
Not yet according to Garmin's website. Software updates are only available for Windows
2187342
I updated the maps once after purchasing the device as new version of the maps were available. Did not encounter any restriction on the no. of times I could do that. Also the documentation says that it is free for the 'usable' life of the device i.e. until the device can support the newer versions of the map either in the sense of its capability or storage space.
651012
Hi this is trelectronic. Thank yoif your question. I provide update information for you There is website address that you can download map updates. The unit included 2013 worldwide map.
213157
I just got it a couple months ago. I can't imagine it wouldn't have to be updated. I am really pleased with it. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
1986008
The bigest differene is you can update your own maps. For a fee, you can upgrade your current maps. I didn;t think the older models had voice quidance. I think you need a $125 cable for the real time traffic data.
1549374
You can order the maps or firmware upgrade from the seller you purchased from. I have these. Thanks.
180492
Maps that are 3-4 years old are considered new. There is no support from Power Acoustik or navteq but i'm sure there are other units that share the same maps which you can upgrade. Since the maps are on a SD card i'm sure there's a way to update it, just not through Power Acoustik or Navteq.
200966
Hi I wish I had a answer for you I am not satified with the maps or the POI's.I live in New England and the maps are ok but the POI' stink I have a sked Simplesoft many times how to update the maps and POI's..If you find out what other maps we can use please let me know. My garman is far better....
579414
Reformat your computer's hard drive to reinstall the mapping software? That is totally unacceptable. No software installation, of any type except Windows itself, should *ever* require such drastic action. And any decently-designed update software should not fail to the extent described, even if interrupted for any reason. There are always fallback and recovery strategies for software upgrades where the unit can at least operate minimally even if interrupted at the worst possible time; interrupted at any other time should simply have the update not take effect and leave the unit in the previous state. This is standard for any modern software. I have inherited a 700 and am looking for experiences upgrading to the version 6 maps and software, and this is sounding really crazy. It appears that Magellan's software is an amateur effort, support is handled by the lowest bidder, and Magellan would rather get your cash now than keep you as a long term customer.
1595232
There is micro sd port so you can upload any map on it :) Thank you so much :)
180493
Yes, I believe so but it cost money to do so. There is a little memory card which the maps are loaded on and if you needed to you could purchase the updated maps from online.. Although I never had to because the maps is relatively up to date at least in my area
1001477
It's called Garmin express. It is the same program you use to update maps and software.
696249
Hello, my dear friends! I will send you a software! With the account and password! Log in, you can directly download, upgrade map!
1400990
Does it or doesn't it include updates of European maps? Can TomTom set the record straight on this?
1004703
I would update the maps when you purchase it. I am still using mine with a few small glitches in the maps and it isn't a big deal, but I would update them if I were going to Europe. When I was in Italy in 2012 they worked flawless!